A system of gynecology . Emmets Water-Dilator. 322 G YNECOL 0 GICA L DIA GNOSIS. tional for its proper use to be followed by sepsis. The sphere of dila-tability of this tent is well represented in the accompanying cut (Fig. Fig. Molesworths Hydrostatic Dilator. 135). The tupelo was introduced to the notice of the profession by of New York City, and may now be obtained in varying sizesand lengths, although a large one may be readily whittled to the desiredsize. The indications in general, aside from therapeutic purposes, for the Fig. 135. r\ T\ Dilatability of Tupelo Tents (a
A system of gynecology . Emmets Water-Dilator. 322 G YNECOL 0 GICA L DIA GNOSIS. tional for its proper use to be followed by sepsis. The sphere of dila-tability of this tent is well represented in the accompanying cut (Fig. Fig. Molesworths Hydrostatic Dilator. 135). The tupelo was introduced to the notice of the profession by of New York City, and may now be obtained in varying sizesand lengths, although a large one may be readily whittled to the desiredsize. The indications in general, aside from therapeutic purposes, for the Fig. 135. r\ T\ Dilatability of Tupelo Tents (after Munde). use of dilating agents are hemorrhage from the uterus not explainableby recourse to other diagnostic means, and the necessity of ascertaining SPECIAL INSTRUMENTAL MEANS OF DIAGNOSIS. 323 the location and attachment of an Lntra-uterine growth. Dilatation sufficient for exploratory purposes should ever be considered a minoroperation, requiring anaesthesia, and is tit be performed at the patients house; and after the use of any dilating- agent the patient shouldremain in bed from twenty-four to thirty-six hours, and, as a prophy-ilactic measure, opium should be administered and heat applied to theabdomen. In case the
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